All UK betting sites offer deposit limits. Moreover, all UK-licensed betting sites must offer them to customers. In this deposit limit betting guide, we explain what these limits are, how they work and how to set them up.
What Is a Deposit Limit?
A deposit limit is a responsible gambling tool that allows customers to set a limit on how much they can deposit at a given gambling site. Limits can generally be set per day, per week or per month. Once you have reached your limit, you will not be able to make a further deposit. Therefore, deposit limit rules are a great tool to help punters chasing their losses.
Chasing losses is one of the biggest issues faced by gamblers who struggle to control their betting. Consequently, deposit limits help many customers to gamble responsibly and not lose more than they can afford.
How to Set a Deposit Limit with a Betting Site
Setting a deposit limit is very easy. You may be prompted to set up a deposit limit when you first register at a new site. However, if this does not happen, or you decide to add one later on, doing so is simple.
- Locate the responsible gambling (or safer gambling) area of the site.
- This is typically under “My Account”. However, if you cannot find it, ask customer support to help you.
- Click “Deposit Limits”.
- The exact process will vary depending on the site you are using. However, generally, you will have three tabs or dropdown menus.
- These will offer limits for daily, weekly and monthly deposits.
- Select how much you would like to limit your deposits to for each period.
- Click “Confirm”.
UKGC Rules About Deposit Limits
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has made deposit limits mandatory. Therefore, all sites legally available to UK bettors must offer them. Indeed, as of the 31st October 2025, betting sites must, according to the UKGC, prompt customers to “set a financial limit before they make their first deposit and make it easy to review and alter this limit at any point after.”
Many top sites already do this. However, it is encouraging that the Commission has sought to standardise and enforce this practice. Operator requirements fall under the social responsibility area of the Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice (LCCP). The UKGC sets out these rules, and operators are obliged to comply. Indeed, under these rules, betting sites must make such responsible gambling tools and info “readily available”. Moreover, controls will become even more stringent, with sites required to remind users twice a year of their account/transaction settings.
What Periods Can You Choose for a Deposit Limit?
The most common periods are per day, per week and per month. Some sites allow you to set just one or two of these, while others require all three. However, where you have set all three, they cannot be contradictory at most sites. Consequently, your day limit cannot generally be higher than your weekly limit, for example. However, this is not the case on all websites. Generally, limits and options vary from site to site.
What are the minimum and maximum deposit Limits you can set?
Minimum and maximum values also vary at different betting sites. However, the best ones offer very low deposit limits. Often these are just £10, and this means that punters can keep their betting levels really controlled if they so wish. On the other hand, the upper end of limits is generally more than sufficient to keep bigger-betting customers happy. A limit of £5,000 is typical, but we have seen them as high as £50,000 per day!
Can You Change or Remove a Deposit Limit?
You can change or remove a deposit limit at any time. If you want to reduce your limit, this will generally be effective immediately. However, if you want to remove or increase a limit, you will not be able to do this straight away. Obviously, if players could alter limits instantly, they would not serve their purpose. Therefore, there is a 24-hour cooling-off period. So if you want to increase your daily limit from £20 to £50, the new limit will only come into effect 24 hours after you change your settings. This delay gives punters time to think. Equally many, knowing they will not be able to deposit more straight away, simply leave the limit in place.
FAQs about Deposit Limits
Are deposit limits mandatory in the UK?
Yes, they are. The UKGC introduced deposit limit rules several years ago. Many punters find deposit limit betting allows them to control their urge to chase losses or bet more than they can afford.
Can I increase my limit anytime?
You can increase your limit at any time. However, the change will not take effect for 24 hours. You will not, therefore, be able to deposit more until that time has elapsed. Decreases are activated immediately.
What happens if I reach my deposit limit?
Once you reach your limit, be it for a day, week, or month, you cannot make further deposits. Note, however, that many sites now use net limits. Therefore, if you have withdrawn funds during the period, you may be able to deposit them anew.
Do all betting sites offer deposit limits?
All legal, UK-licensed sites offer deposit limits. If you cannot find how to set a deposit limit, contact customer support. If they say it is not possible, we strongly advise that you do not use the site.